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By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Posted: June 13, 2014 at 4:43 a.m.

Credit: AP file photo
This June 9, 2014 file photo shows President Barack Obama jogging in to an event honoring the NCAA Basketball Champion UConn Huskies Men's and Women's Basketball teams, and their 2014 NCAA Championships in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The White House says President Barack Obama is in excellent health and will stay that way for the rest of his time in office. The White House on Thursday released a summary from Obamas doctor following the presidents physical exam last month. The report says Obama continues to make healthy lifestyle choices. He eats a healthy diet, exercises daily and remains tobacco-free. Obama is a former smoker.

President Barack Obama, who turns 53 in August, is in excellent health, eats a healthful diet, exercises daily and remains tobacco free, according to a two-page memorandum from his doctor released by the White House after an examination last month.